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LM57 FPV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,174 mi
Last recorded154,174 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 FPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 154,174 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 145,641 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2025 145,317 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light wing mirror lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 127,111 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 115,410 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 108,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm, worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 99,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 99,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 90,559 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 25 Nov 2017 90,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 29 Nov 2016 81,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in tread

front brake discs appear worn

Fail 29 Nov 2016 81,805 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in tread

front brake discs appear worn

Pass 28 Nov 2015 71,634 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 71,634 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 100,779 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 100,776 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seats nearside and offside rear.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2012 43,524 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 36,654 miles

both front headlamps poor light output.

front brake discs worn.

nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover split.

Fail 22 Nov 2011 36,651 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front headlamps poor light output.

front brake discs worn.

nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover split.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 29,158 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 29,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LM57 FPV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM57 FPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM57 FPV registered?

LM57 FPV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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